3 MAY 2025 Natalee Ann Batchman, the daughter of Michael and Casey Batchman, was baptized by her pastor, Father Terrance Klein, following the Saturday evening Mass. Her sponsors were Matthew and Jenna Sauber of St. John the Evangelist / Clonmel Parish in Viola, Kansas. Matthew is a cousin of Casey. Welcome to our parish, Natalee Ann. When asked about the baby's name, this is what Casey wrote: Her first name we wanted something that was a little older but with a spin. We didn’t directly know any Natalie’s. So we put that name on our list. At one point we saw…

5 APRIL 2025 A well-attended funeral Mass was celebrated for Linda Kasselman by her pastor, Father Terrance Klein. A vigil in the church preceded it the night before. From the obituary: Linda Pauline Kasselman, 71, went to her eternal home April 1, 2025. She was born to Warren and Nadine Schartz on January 11, 1954, in Great Bend, Kansas. Linda was raised the daughter of a farmer. She was a genuine farm girl, strong and smart. She treasured simple things like a beautiful sunrise, sunset, or a blooming flower brought her joy. Linda’s childhood was filled with driving tractors, swathers,…

4 APRIL 2025 A very well attended funeral service was held at Minnis Chapel for Kay Kelly by her pastor Fr. Terrance Klein. From the obituary: Kay Kelly of Ellinwood passed away March 27th in Ellinwood District Hospital. Kay was diagnosed with lung cancer 6 1/2 years ago in sept 2018, fought and survived, deemed clear with no signs of return. In Feb 2025 while at an unrelated follow up appointment, the devastating news of a mass found in her pancreas was shocking. Three days in acute care the news of it being untreatable was difficult to relay to Kay.…

25 MARCH 2025 A funeral Mass for Craig Myron Robl, longtime parishioner of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, was celebrated by his pastor, Father Terrance Klein. Concelebrating was family friend and neighbor, Father Pascal Klein. Marlene Clayton cantored with Jonelle Niles as accompanist. Terri Huslig lectored. A large crowd was in attendance, filling the back of the church and extending into the choir loft. Link to the obituary Audio of the homily Earth and Sky Craig Robl Father Terrance Klein Saint Joseph 25.III.2025 Lamentations 3: 17-26 Philippians 3: 20-21 John 6: 51-58 Earth and sky. The coupling suggests wholeness, completion, the…